N.D. Cent. Code § 43-40.1-13
43-40.1-13. Construction and severability
43-40.1-13. Construction and severability
This compact must be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes of the compact. The
provisions of this compact are severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this
compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any member state or of the United
States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, individual, or circumstance is held
invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability of this compact to any
government, agency, individual, or circumstance are not affected thereby. If this compact is held
contrary to the constitution of any member state, the compact remains in full force and effect as
to the remaining member states and in full force and effect as to the member state affected as
to all severable matters.